Cargo bikes in Cork City Centre

23 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie City businesses and community groups will be offered the opportunity to avail of a fleet of cargo bikes after Cork City Council was one of 20 projects to receive funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Public Service Innovation Fund. The cargo bike library project is... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

22nd May, 2021

How to choose a Commissioner for Oaths in Cork?

22 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that states it requires the signature of a: Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Practising Solicitor? There is one Cork service that will suit your needs. If you have an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration it may appear that you... Read More

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22nd May, 2021

If you’re fishing for Salmon you need a brown tag

22 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Salmon anglers are reminded that Brown Tag regulations are in force on the Lower River Lee for the full season until midnight 30th September 2021. Due to ongoing Level 5 Covid-19 Guidelines, normal distribution through T.W. Murray, Halfway Angling Centre and The Tackle Shop, Shandon Street is unavailable,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st May, 2021

62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Cope Foundation

21 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cope Foundation, an organisation supporting 2,800 people with an intellectual disability and/or autism across Cork city and county, used its AGM last evening (Thursday, May 20th) as an opportunity to praise the resilience, passion and commitment shown by its staff and the people it supports. For the second... Read More

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21st May, 2021

Mater Private Network Wants To Hire Staff Nurses Returning To Ireland In Coming Year

21 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mater Private Network Cork has launched a recruitment drive aimed at welcoming experienced, skilled Nurses who are Irish ex-pats in Australia who may be considering a return home to work in Ireland. The Director of Nursing at Mater Private Network Cork, Marie Hayes, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

20th May, 2021

10th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II visit to Cork, Ireland

20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On this day 10 years ago, the streets of Cork were alive with spectators to offer a royal Cork welcome to the UK’s HM Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on the final day of their State Visit to Ireland. Today, to celebrate... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th May, 2021

Cork call centre – Telus – adds bee hives to support #Biodiversity

20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thousands of native Irish bees have been introduced to the campus of TELUS International Ireland in Cork to mark World Bee Day (20 May 2021) as part of the company’s bid to protect local biodiversity. Working with beekeeping services company An Beach Dubh, two hives of up to... Read More

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20th May, 2021

Five Cork organisations prepare for the upcoming National Lottery Good Causes Awards

20 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Five organisations from all over Cork, including a heritage group preserving the history of their county, an archive sharing the rich history of its community, an honourable sports club, a children’s arts company and an educational theatre group, are getting ready to compete in the National Lottery Good... Read More

NEWS

20th May, 2021

Cork City Council Seeks new “Parklet Partners” to Provide 6 more Parklets for Cork City

20 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the success of the recent parklet scheme on Douglas Street and South Mall, and as part of the ‘Reimagining Cork’ programme, Cork City Council is looking to provide up to six new parklets in the greater metropolitan area. Areas eligible and particularly encouraged to apply include all... Read More

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20th May, 2021

Launch of Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Development Plan 2020 – 2025

20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the launch of the new Library Service Development Plan 2020-2025 Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has laid out its progressive and inclusive strategic plan for the next five years. Prepared in consultation with library staff and the public, and within the wider context of national... Read More

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20th May, 2021

How Far Can the Home Nations Go at Euro 2020?

20 May 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie There will be no Irish interest at this summer’s European Championships, with both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland suffering tough losses after 90 minutes in the qualifying playoffs. In their stead it falls to the likes of Wales, Scotland and England to represent the home nations... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

19th May, 2021

EAST CORK: Cobh water upgrade project wins Safety award

19 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ervia Major Projects Contractor Safety Award has been won by Farrans Sorensen Joint Venture for their work in delivering the Cobh Networks Contract on behalf of Irish Water. This focus on safety is key to keeping the works on track to successfully treat the raw sewage discharge... Read More

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